The Alley of The Arts

Dates listed above are not reflective of market dates

We're looking for food & beverage pop-ups in Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas to host in the NEW Alley of The Arts Makers Market every Saturday. Think of it like a backyard for the Arts District. 

We only feature ONE food/bev business per market

This one application is all you need to unlock access to our weekly makers markets! You'll have the ability to opt into participating whenever you want!

Once approved, businesses will have full autonomy to choose when they participate in the market via our online booking system right on our website. It's all up to you!

IDEAL VENDORS

• Passion for the foods and beverages they create
• Adhear to food safety standards
• Will promote their popup to attract more foot traffic/sales
• Pride themselves in originality and ingenuity
• Established market set-ups
• Strong social media presence
• Self motivated and responsible for booking, setting up, and breaking down.

OUR MISSION

The Alley of The Arts is a collaborative outdoor space by artists for artists. The Alley will work to further drive and cultivate culture rooted in creativity, self-expression, and progress in Winston-Salem's Arts District by giving our artists a home. It's a space for joy, learning, creativity, and connection.

LOCATION

The Alley of the Arts is located in the courtyard between 6th & Vine and Delurk Gallery. The Alley can be entered through that alleyway or through Major Tomms & DOSE Artist Collective.

Dates listed above are not reflective of market dates

Looking for a venue to host your event, meetup, or class? Look no further than The Alley of the Arts. We're your home in the Arts District!

Once approved, event hosts will have full autonomy to book their events months ahead of time based on calender availability using our online booking system right on our website.

EVENTS SUCH AS

• Comedy Nights
• Open Mic Nights
• Self Defense Classes
• Slam Poetry Nights
• Community Gatherings
• Wildlife Preservation
• Drag Shows
• Craft evenings
• Movie Nights
• Speed Datings
• LGBTQIA+ Meetup
• etc

IDEAL EVENTS & MEET UP QUALITIES

• Events that foster a culture of togetherness and inclusivity
• Events coordinated by those with experience in whatever event they're hosting
• Coordinators who are motivated to promote their own events ( we will also provide light promotion)
• Self motivated and responsible for booking, setting up, and breaking down.

OUR MISSION

The Alley of The Arts is a collaborative outdoor space by artists for artists. The Alley will work to further drive and cultivate culture rooted in creativity, self-expression, and progress in Winston-Salem's Arts District by giving our artists a home. It's a space for joy, learning, creativity, and connection.

LOCATION

The Alley of the Arts is located in the courtyard between 6th & Vine and Delurk Gallery. The Alley can be entered through that alleyway or through Major Tomms & DOSE Artist Collective.

Dates listed above are not reflective of market dates

This one application is all you need to unlock access to our weekly makers markets! You'll have the ability to opt into participating whenever you want!

We're looking for artists and artisans to help showcase the best of Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas in the NEW Alley of The Arts every Saturday. Think of it like a backyard for the Arts District. We’re building a space rooted in mutual respect, self-expression, and autonomy.

Seasonal event markets are wonderful but what happens in between? That's where we come in. The Alley of the Arts wants you to call our Arts District home. It's a place to support your dreams and creativity on a regular basis!

Once approved, artists will have full autonomy to choose when they participate in the market via our online booking system right on our website. It's all up to you!

OUR MISSION

The Alley of The Arts is a collaborative outdoor space by artists for artists. The Alley will work to further drive and cultivate culture rooted in creativity, self-expression, and progress in Winston-Salem's Arts District by giving our artists a home. It's a space for joy, learning, creativity, and connection.

IDEAL VENDORS

• Artists/artisans whose work is handmade or designed. No resaleing unless it's upcycled.
• Artists/artisans with strong branding. 
• Self motivated and self-responsible for booking, setting up, and breaking down.
• Artists/Artisans who pride themselves in originality and ingenuity 
• Offer a range of price points to help keep art & artisan crafts accessible.
• Artists/Artisans who have an established market set up

LOCATION

The Alley of the Arts is located in the courtyard between 6th & Vine and Delurk Gallery. The Alley can be entered through that alleyway or through Major Tomms & DOSE Artist Collective.

DATES LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL MARKETDATES OR DEADLINES. THIS IS AN OPEN APPLICATION.

We're looking for local musicians to help showcase and support Winston-Salem's music scene during market hours and beyond.

OUR IDEAL MUSICIANS
- Musicians that help create an inclusive and fun shopping experience for our patrons

- Duos or solo acts motivated to help promote their show via social media (sharing The Alleys promotional posts, etc)
- Duos or solo acts with a mix of original material and covers
- Established local bands/musicians
- Acts of all ages/generations

We are not currently searching for DJs at this time.

IDEAL MUSIC GENRES
- Jazz
- Folk
- Rap
- Hip-hop
- Bluegrass
- Blues
- Lo-fi
- Indie Country
- Soft Rock
- Reggae
- Folk Punk
- Experimental
- Indie Rock